Word
abiogenetic
Phoneticsabio·genet·ic
Definition
adj. relating to the theory that life began from non-living matter. Scientists use this word to describe the process of creating the first simple living cells.
adj. relating to the origin of life from non-living matter. Often used in scientific contexts to describe the chemical processes that led to the formation of the first self-replicating molecules.
Examples
“Scientists study abiogenetic processes to understand how life began.”
“The research team is investigating abiogenetic conditions that might have existed on early Earth to support the first organic reactions.”
“While the exact mechanisms of abiogenesis remain a subject of intense debate, many researchers agree that abiogenetic chemistry requires specific environmental conditions involving heat and water.”
Examples
simple
“Scientists study abiogenetic processes to understand how life began.”
contextual
“The research team is investigating abiogenetic conditions that might have existed on early Earth to support the first organic reactions.”
complex
“While the exact mechanisms of abiogenesis remain a subject of intense debate, many researchers agree that abiogenetic chemistry requires specific environmental conditions involving heat and water.”
Etymology
From abiogenesis + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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